Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County
Street Vacation Request
Galena property owners use this request form to ask the city to vacate a street and begin the review and public hearing process.
What this form is
This form requests that the City of Galena vacate a street and outlines the review, public hearing, and approval process. Applicants provide their contact information, the location, a written explanation, a plat, and a legal description. The form lists a non-refundable $350 application fee; if the request is approved, the applicant is responsible for an appraisal of the land.
Who needs it
A person requesting that the City of Galena vacate a street must complete the form and provide a plat, legal description, and written explanation.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request does not require a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed, and the applicant completes the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Street Vacation Request form.
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Complete The Form
Enter your contact information and the location of the requested vacation, and provide a written explanation.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include a plat and legal description of the property involved in the request.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed request and documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Street Vacation Request do?
- It asks the City of Galena to vacate a street and describes the review, public hearing, and approval process.
- What must I provide with the request?
- The form requires a plat, a legal description of the property, and a written explanation for the vacation request.
- Do I need a notary for the Street Vacation Request?
- No. This request does not require a notary, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Street Vacation Request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Street Vacation Request doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.